Log

5/30/14 (2hrs)
-began overview
-began how to use page
6/8/14 (2hrs)
-worked on how to use page
-looked for and added references pages

6/12/14 (3hrs)
-finished how to use page (included pictures)
-worked on  lesson plan

Reflection:
By reviewing Minnie's and Gabby's blog, I realized that my blog was lacking information. I liked how Gabby incorporated the benefits and limitations of using technology in the classroom. I liked how personal her blog was and the tone she used to communicate information. Regarding using technology in the classroom, Gabby's blog discussed how to get started by becoming familiar with the technology and making sure its accessible in the classroom and to the students. Gabby's blog was an overview view of a whole website with different simulations for each subject. This gives me several choices depending on what I decide to teach, ESS or biology.
By reviewing Minnie's blog, I realized that a screen-cast video would've been useful in my blog to demonstrate the different tools in the simulation. Minnie's blog was very useful because she included information about both  PhET  and Serendip. She included the pros and cons of each, and so this makes it easier to decide what type of simulation would be most useful in a certain lesson. 
Both blogs had very thorough and engaging lessons. Simulations can be used as the main subject of the lesson or as a portion to help students visualize and interact with the concept. I think that using technology in the classroom will be very beneficial and useful since technology is a main component of our lives and careers.